Investigation underway following Smyrna woman's death on Ocoee River

9:36 PM,
Aug. 26, 2013

Written by

Adam Tamburin
Gannett Tennessee

State officials are still investigating after two women, including one from Smyrna, died while rafting on the Ocoee River this weekend, but preliminary information suggests the deaths were accidents.

Katherine Tyler Luna, 36, had been rafting with family and friends on Sunday when she fell into the water, according to Tennessee Department of Environment spokeswoman Kelly Brockman. Luna was removed from the water and taken to a nearby hospital.

Luna's death came a day after 52-year-old Marnita McGruder of Georgia fell into the water and died. ...